Court Error – Witness Testimony
A jury convicted Jaime Lopez of fifteen counts of wire fraud, four counts of money laundering, and one count of securities fraud in connection with his participation in a fraudulent investment scheme.
Fourth Amendment Violation – John Doe Procedure
While Governor Scott Walker was leading the charge for controversial changes to Wisconsin’s public union laws, plaintiff‐appellant Cynthia Archer was at his side, drafting the law and advocating for its passage.
Amended Complaint – Lack of Jurisdiction
Ms. Roppo now renews her argument that federal jurisdiction is lacking and therefore asks us to vacate the district court’s judgment.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Cremation Society’s argument on appeal, is whether this unit of combined employees contained more than one employee performing bargaining unit work.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Volvo Trucks makes heavy‐duty trucks, and Andy Mohr Truck Center was one of its dealers.
Humans Rights Act Violation – Emotional Distress Claim
Mary Richards filed this lawsuit against her employer, U.S. Steel.
Weekly Case Digests — September 11 to September 15, 2017
Weekly Case Digests — September 11 to September 15, 2017
Chintamaneni likens clients’ cases to solving a puzzle
Working on real estate related lawsuits, such as actions arising from construction projects or eminent-domain matters, is similar to putting together a puzzle, according to Smitha Chintamaneni, a shareholder at von Briesen & Roper in Milwaukee.
Justices to decide on discipline for gun-toting Portage attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday is expected to decide whether a Portage attorney's license should be suspended.
Application of Statute and Noncompete Clauses
The dispute on appeal is limited to whether Terra may enforce noncompete clauses, otherwise known as restrictive covenants, in a contract between Terra and Karsten, a former Terra employee.
Sufficiency of Evidence and Jury Instructions
Randi Rupnow appeals an amended judgment convicting her of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle.
Negligence – Immunity
Hailey Seitz was injured by a vehicle while attempting to ride her bicycle through a crosswalk.
Legal News
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
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